Apple vescicles: Revolutionary gut microbiota treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes chronic inflammation of the digestive system and can affect both humans and household pets like dogs. Despite extensive research, a definitive cure remains elusive. This study investigates the therapeutic potential of apple-derived extracellular vesicles (ADEVs) in canine IBD. ADEVs, isolated from 'Golden Delicious' apples, were orally administered to dogs with IBD over a ten-day period. Microbiota analysis, clinical assessments, endoscopic examinations, and ultrasound imaging showed a significant reduction in disease severity and post-treatment symptoms. The results indicate that ADEVs regulate intestinal microorganism growth and interact with host cells. In particular IgA and calprotectine level riched physiological level, as well as microbiota and intestinal mucose. These results can explained thanks to the soothing effect of ADEVs on IBD may be due to a synergistic regulatory impact on both intestinal flora and the host's inflammatory response. Overall, these findings suggest a promising new avenue for IBD treatment.

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Food Bioscience
Published
2024-09-05
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2024.105052
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6
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Gut microbiota and health
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Abstract

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes chronic inflammation of the digestive system and can affect both humans and household pets like dogs. Despite extensive research, a definitive cure remains elusive. This study investigates the therapeutic potential of apple-derived extracellular vesicles (ADEVs) in canine IBD. ADEVs, isolated from 'Golden Delicious' apples, were orally administered to dogs with IBD over a ten-day period. Microbiota analysis, clinical assessments, endoscopic examinations, and ultrasound imaging showed a significant reduction in disease severity and post-treatment symptoms. The results indicate that ADEVs regulate intestinal microorganism growth and interact with host cells. In particular IgA and calprotectine level riched physiological level, as well as microbiota and intestinal mucose. These results can explained thanks to the soothing effect of ADEVs on IBD may be due to a synergistic regulatory impact on both intestinal flora and the host's inflammatory response. Overall, these findings suggest a promising new avenue for IBD treatment.

Food BioscienceVol. 62
University of Ferrara (IT), Zen-Noh (Japan) (JP), Maria Cecilia Hospital (IT), Nuovo Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio (IT), ASM Terni (Italy) (IT), National Research Council (IT), Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IT)
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